giovedì 26 novembre 2015

What To See In Ascoli Piceno Italy

Ascoli Piceno is a town in Le Marche, which is one of the regions of Italy. The city has about fifty thousand inhabitants but it receives a large amount of tourists every year because of the incredible food you can taste there and, of course, because there are plenty of sights to enjoy.

If you have come here to find out what to see in Ascoli Piceno Italy all you have to do is continue reading this article.

One of the best places to visit in Ascoli Piceno is the Piazza del Popolo which is filled with lots of people which make it extremely alive and where you will find the Palazzo dei Capitani del Popolo which was built in the 13th Century. At the entrance of the palace you will see a statue of Pope Paul III which was created in recognition for his efforts to bring peace to Ascoli Piceno.

If you like visiting museums you could give the Pinanoteca a try which is an art gallery located inside the Palazzo Comunale, a building from the 17th Century. Inside you will find over four hundred works of art as well as sculptures and religious items.

Another wonderful place to visit is the Vecchio Quartiere (Old Town) which is filled with little streets that are extremely charming. Along the Old Town you will come across the beautiful Gothich San Pietro Martire Church from the 14th Century and inside you will find what is supposed to be a thorn from Christ's crown.

Those who like great views of a city will enjoy visiting the Torre degli Ercolani which is a forty meter tower from the 12th Century which belongs to the Palazzetto Longobardo and that overlooks the whole city.

And if you want to find more history in Ascoli Piceno you could visit the Archaeological Museum where there is a small collection of tribal items from the area as well as from other European countries which date back to the first centuries AD.

Now that you know what to see in Ascoli Piceno Italy all you have to do is book your trip and get ready to enjoy a holiday filled with exciting and cultural sights, lots of delicious traditional Italian food and a very relaxing city you will never want to leave.Photo credit: https://flic.kr/p/gaj95d